1. Session Two: Lighting the Fire 1

2. LEARNING YOUR KNOTS PATROL RELAY RACE 2

3. The Methods of Scouting Ideals Patrol method Outdoors Advancement Association with adults Personal growth Leadership development Uniform Ideals Patrol method Outdoors Advancement Association with adults Personal growth Leadership development Uniform 3

4. Outdoors: “The Sizzle” The allure The arena The classroom The adventure The allure The arena The classroom The adventure 4

5. OUTDOORS: A “POP QUIZ” 5

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7. Nuts and Bolts 7

8. With Regards to the Outdoor Progam What are you most enthused about? What are you most concerned about? 8

9. OUTDOORS: THE SKILLS 9

10. Key Resources to Develop Your Skills BSA training opportunities Supportive adults The boy-led troop using the patrol method Outdoor-related literature –Including that from BSA BSA training opportunities Supportive adults The boy-led troop using the patrol method Outdoor-related literature –Including that from BSA 10

11. The Scoutmaster Handbook Checklists Scoutmaster’s Campsite Quick Checklist Scout Outdoor Essentials Personal Overnight Camping Gear Troop Overnight Camping Gear Outdoor Program Checklist …and your Scout Handbook Scoutmaster’s Campsite Quick Checklist Scout Outdoor Essentials Personal Overnight Camping Gear Troop Overnight Camping Gear Outdoor Program Checklist …and your Scout Handbook 11

12. Leave No Trace Plan ahead and prepare. Travel and camp on durable surfaces. Dispose of waste properly. Leave what you find. Minimize campfire impact. Respect wildlife. Be considerate of other visitors. Plan ahead and prepare. Travel and camp on durable surfaces. Dispose of waste properly. Leave what you find. Minimize campfire impact. Respect wildlife. Be considerate of other visitors. 12

13. SafetySafety Basic responsibility that Scoutmasters must upheld at all times: Strive to insure the safety of troop members 13

14. Trek Safely 1. Qualified Supervision 2. Keep Fit 3. Plan Ahead 4. Gear Up 5. Communicate Clearly and Completely 6. Monitor Conditions 7. Discipline 1. Qualified Supervision 2. Keep Fit 3. Plan Ahead 4. Gear Up 5. Communicate Clearly and Completely 6. Monitor Conditions 7. Discipline 14

15. Additional Safety Resources Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat Climb On Safely Guide to Safe Scouting Hazardous Weather Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat Climb On Safely Guide to Safe Scouting Hazardous Weather 15

16. Driver’s Pledge I will not drive when I feel fatigued. I realize that when I am fatigued, I process information more slowly and less accurately, and this impairs my ability to react in time to avoid accidents. I will arrange my schedule so that for several days before a Boy Scout driving trip, I will get a good night’s sleep every night to avoid the cumulative effects of not getting enough sleep. I will not drive when I feel fatigued. I realize that when I am fatigued, I process information more slowly and less accurately, and this impairs my ability to react in time to avoid accidents. I will arrange my schedule so that for several days before a Boy Scout driving trip, I will get a good night’s sleep every night to avoid the cumulative effects of not getting enough sleep. 16 I will make trip preparations far enough in advance so that last-minute preparations don’t interfere with my rest. I will make travel plans that take into account my personal biological clock and will drive only during the part of the day when I know I will be alert. I will be smart about engaging in physical activities during Scouting outings and will make sure that I will be ready to drive alert. I will make trip preparations far enough in advance so that last-minute preparations don’t interfere with my rest. I will make travel plans that take into account my personal biological clock and will drive only during the part of the day when I know I will be alert. I will be smart about engaging in physical activities during Scouting outings and will make sure that I will be ready to drive alert. Do all you can to keep Scouts safe.

17. Sweet Sixteen of BSA Safety 1.Qualified supervision 2.Physical fitness 3.Buddy system 4.Safe area 5.Equipment selection and maintenance 6.Personal safety equipment 7.Safety procedures and policy 8.Skill level limits 1.Qualified supervision 2.Physical fitness 3.Buddy system 4.Safe area 5.Equipment selection and maintenance 6.Personal safety equipment 7.Safety procedures and policy 8.Skill level limits 9.Weather check 10.Planning 11.Communications 12.Permit and notices 13.First aid resources 14.Applicable laws 15.CPR resource 16.Disciple 17

18. Outdoors: A Patrol Activity Winter climate Arid climate Rugged terrain Urban setting Winter climate Arid climate Rugged terrain Urban setting 18

19. ActivityActivity Please share your reactions to this activity. Please share your reactions to this Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Leadership Training Please share your reactions to this activity. Please share your reactions to this Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Leadership Training 19

20. ReflectionsReflections 20

21. Tips on Leading a Reflection Don’t dominate; ask nondirective questions Be positive Encourage the group to determine the value of the experience THEN generalize: from this situation to what we do regularly; And why. Steer towards setting positive goals for the future Don’t dominate; ask nondirective questions Be positive Encourage the group to determine the value of the experience THEN generalize: from this situation to what we do regularly; And why. Steer towards setting positive goals for the future 21

22. What are the opportunities to reflect? Formal Informal 22

23. START, STOP, CONTINUE (SSC) 23

24. Summary: Lighting the Fire Write down two of the most important points about delivering the Promise of Scouting through outdoor activities. What activities would you like to try with your Troop? Write down two of the most important points about delivering the Promise of Scouting through outdoor activities. What activities would you like to try with your Troop? 24

25. You can deliver the promise of Scouting! What will your action plan be? You can deliver the promise of Scouting! What will your action plan be? 25